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A large excavator loads rock into a dump truck at a quarry. The scene conveys industriousness, at a mine in Zambia and machinery under an overcast sky.
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Advancing Social and Economic Justice for All

The Friedrich Ebert Stiftung (FES) in Zambia social and economic justice program focus area works towards promoting social dialogue, inclusive and social and economic justice rooted in social democratic values.

The social and economic justice aim to reduce inequality, strengthen workers’ rights, promotes decent, living wages and ensure that economic growth and development translate into improved standards of living for all Zambians especially formal, informal workers and marginalized groups.

The focus area emphasizes social and economic justice within the broader democratic framework by supporting transparent governance, political accountable institutions, and participatory policy influencing. Further, by fostering informed public dialogue on social and economic policy development and reforms, public finance, debt management and social protection coordination strengthening, tailored to building a more socially and economically just society where economic opportunities are shared more fairly and citizens have a meaningful voice in decisions that affect livelihoods of the majority Zambians.

The foundation collaborates with social partners such as the trade unions, civil society organizations, professional organizations, academicians, and policymakers to through policy research, policy dialogues fora, joint workshops, and seminars ensuring that these non-state actors are part of international dialogue on key social and economic justice issues that promotes the ideals of social democracy.

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Strengthening Social Protection Mechanisms in Zambia

Strengthening coordination is essential to ensure that social protection policies, programmes, financing, implementation, monitoring and accountability mechanisms are better aligned at national, provincial and district levels.

A group of African individuals, varying in age and gender, pose for a photo indoors. Many are seated in chairs arranged in front of a backdrop featuring the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung logo and text that includes "Freedom".
  • Just City
  • Social Economic Justice
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Addressing Kitwes Urban Growth through the Kitwe Urban Development Forum

Kitwe’s rapid urban growth brings both opportunity and pressing challenges—from access to serviced land and secure tenure to affordable housing and reliable municipal services.

Two African men in suits sit at a table in front of a banner that reads "Just City" and lists themes such as "Accessibility and Affordability," "Diversity, Equity and Inclusion," "Sustainability," "Public Safety," and "Democracy" alongside the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung logo.
Creator: Picture by FES Zambia
  • Trade Union Cooperation
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MUZ on Tax Justice in Zambia

Zambia’s mining sector remains a critical contributor to the national economy, employment and export earnings. However, questions around the fair taxation of the mining sector, revenue collection, transparency and accountability continue...

Creator: Picture by MUZ